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Renewable energy engineer course
From resource to grid connection: assess a site, size a solar plant or a wind farm, secure the permits, finance, build and operate.
- 13 five-minute lessons
- 3 levels
- 13-page PDF guide
- English & French
- Certificate of completion
Why a renewable energy engineer stays essential in the age of AI
- A site is judged by walking it: access, neighbours, soil, the line to the nearest substation.
- Permits are won in meetings with councils, landowners and grid operators.
- When a turbine stops or a plant underperforms, someone goes out, looks and decides.
Is it for you? Five signs
- You like maths and the real world.
- You want your work to matter.
- You enjoy managing projects end to end.
- You can negotiate with many parties.
- You like going out on site.
Not sure yet? That's what the €6.90 guide is for. Refund within 14 days if it isn't you.
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What you'll be able to do
- Understand the power system
- Assess sun and wind
- Screen a site
- Size a power plant
- Build a permit application
- Cost and manage a project
The programme
Level 1 – Beginner
- D1The job and its employers
- D2MW, MWh and capacity factor
- D3Grid, balance and energy mix
- D4Assessing the resource
Level 2 – Intermediate
- I1Site finding and constraints
- I2Sizing a PV plant
- I3Designing a wind farm
- I4Permits and consultation
Level 3 – Expert
- E1Grid connection and S3REnR
- E2Storage and flexibility
- E3Economics and financing
- E4Construction and commissioning
- E5Operations, PPE and career
The full guide: 6 chapters
- The fundamentals of the job
- Running a project in 5 steps
- Facts & figures
- The toolkit
- Case study: Saint-Nazaire
- Renewables glossary
Prices
The whole job in 13 pages, PDF, English or French.
13 five-minute lessons, quizzes and 3 certificates, English or French.
Path + full guide, English and French editions included.
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Frequently asked questions
What is included in the renewable energy engineer course?
A 13-page PDF guide that covers the whole job, and a 3-level path of 13 five-minute lessons (beginner, intermediate, expert), each with a quick quiz, plus a certificate of completion per level.
Will AI replace a renewable energy engineer?
A site is judged by walking it: access, neighbours, soil, the line to the nearest substation. Permits are won in meetings with councils, landowners and grid operators. When a turbine stops or a plant underperforms, someone goes out, looks and decides.
Is the course available in English and French?
Yes. You choose English or French at checkout; the Complete Pack includes both languages.
How do I receive the course?
Immediately after payment you receive a download link by email, with your invoice. The files are A4 PDFs you can read on any device or print.
Is the certificate an official qualification?
No. G-Learn certificates confirm you completed the course. They are not a state diploma or a licence to practise.
Can I get a refund?
Yes: if the course is not what you expected, ask within 14 days of purchase for a full refund. Prices start at €6.90.